Tullibardine 'Cadenhead' 1993 / 26 years old 43.9% Tullibardine with sweet oak

with sweet oak

before finishing in a former Port Ellen whisky cask

the Laing's describe this whisky as earthy

aged single cask rums from across the Caribbean and South Pacific

Tullibardine 'Cadenhead' 1993 / 26 years old 43.9% Tullibardine with sweet oakThis expression of Tullibardine was bottled from a pair of ex American hogsheads, yeilding only 462 bottles. The strength is notably low for a cask strength whisky even at this age, often a sign of high spirit to cask interaction. On the nose we find tropical fruit notes, and mint leaves. The palate backs this up with mangos, whipped cream, and golden syrup. The finish is complex, featuring caramelised bananas, honey, and a delicate oak spice. An